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« on: March 19, 2009, 06:09:06 pm »
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Are coil covers worth it, I don't quite understand the idea behind them?

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« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2009, 03:25:49 am »
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Basically there to stop damage to your coil.
Sand and dirt can be very abrasive.
I've taken them off my Minelab Explorer II because they can trap mineralised dirt and moisture in there, which as Minelab owners know, can cause the detector to go nuts!
Now I use a little "Armor All" on the coils instead (and I'm a bit more careful!)




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« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2009, 04:36:49 pm »
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As Paul said they will protect your coil from damage / wear. As they are way cheaper than replacing a damagec coil I would recommend using them.

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« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2009, 05:48:20 pm »
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Get one it is a must ,,,I  cracked my coil now looking at over 100 buck's for a new one ,,,coil cover is only about 20 buck's

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« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2009, 03:36:11 pm »
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I have them on all my coils,to keep out dirt I seal the entire crack with liquid electrical tape.Its black so you don't even see the seam been useing it for quite a while no more interferance from sand,dirt or anything else.Available in hardware store or maybe in walmart by trailer stuff in automotive

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« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2009, 05:27:13 pm »
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over time sand can wear a hole in your coil, and rocks can damage the coil get one magicsmc

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« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2009, 08:28:07 am »
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hi its part of your detecter and it will save you paying out ..and it keeps your detecter looking good for longer

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« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2009, 09:04:03 am »
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$7=coil cover,$100=new coil

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« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2009, 01:49:12 pm »
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woodwizard;
I just ordered my first detector Friday and went the extra bucks for the coil cover.  I believe you when you say you can't see the joint because I can't.  I don't think my cover looks like yours yet my coils are open between loops like yours.  I'd be interested in sealing mine as well but have never used the liquid tape.  Does it come off pretty easy? any other tips about using it would be appreciated.  Seems like a good idea. I wonder if it would void the warranty on my detector.

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« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2009, 02:33:18 pm »
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I just spugde rubber cement over the gap.   The Cover can be removed as normal and the rubber cement can be rubbed off with your fingers.

Keeps out the sand and water.


Works for me!   Cool

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